I have some news to share - I’m pregnant! This means that my next several posts will be dedicated to healthy eating in pregnancy. During pregnancy, there are certain foods that pose a higher risk of making you sick. In today’s post, I’ll outline the reasons that foodborne illness is more likely to occur in pregnancy, the types of foodborne illness that are more common in pregnancy, foods to avoid, and tips for keeping yourself and your baby safe and healthy.

Welcome back for more food waste-reducing tips! If you haven’t already, check out last week’s post about the causes and impact of food waste and tips for reducing food waste while grocery shopping. Today, I’ll share my best tips and tricks for reducing food waste at home by planning your meals, storing food properly, and knowing what to do with food that’s about to go bad.

Do you ever think about the food that you throw in the trash? Many of us don’t even realize how much food we buy that never gets eaten. It is estimated that 30-40% of the food supply in the US is wasted. Today’s post is dedicated to discussing the causes and impact of food waste as well as some simple tips you can start using when grocery shopping to reduce food waste.

Happy New Year! Last week’s blog post focused on different types of vegetarian diets. Another way of eating that is even more restrictive than a vegetarian diet is a vegan diet. Today I’ll discuss which foods can and cannot be consumed on a vegan diet, plus share some of my favorite vegan recipes.

Welcome back for another post in my Diet Series! Today I’m focusing on the vegetarian diet. Many people avoid eating meat for various reasons. Though it may be challenging to give up meat, there are several great alternatives these days. Read on to learn about the different types of vegetarian diets, the health benefits, how to ensure you are eating a balanced diet, and the financial and environmental benefits.

If you’re on the lookout for some last-minute gifts, you’ve come to the right place! I love giving homemade food gifts to friends and family. Cookies and other baked goods are popular this time of year, but in today’s post, I’ll share some of my easy food gift ideas that are a bit healthier.

It should come as no surprise that dreary winter weather can take a toll on your mood. But did you know that eating certain foods when you’re feeling blue can help boost your mood? Additionally, some foods can actually contribute to or worsen your mood. In today’s post, I’ll share the best foods to eat and to limit to help improve your mood.

Tahini sauce is an easy way to add flavor to any of your favorite dishes. Today I’ll share my simple and healthy recipe that can be put together in just 5 minutes! Many sauces require a blender or food processor, but you’ll just need a bowl and a spoon for this one. Keep reading to learn about the health benefits of tahini and the recipe.

The holidays are a joyous time, filled with get-togethers and lots of delicious food. Though it can be challenging to stay on track with your healthy eating goals, it is possible to still enjoy yourself and all the tasty foods of the season. In today’s post, I’ll share 5 tips for staying on track with healthy eating during the holidays.

The holiday season is upon us, but unfortunately, that also means cold and flu season is here. The good news is that healthy eating in general, as well as focusing on a few foods in particular, can help you stay healthy or get better more quickly if you do get sick. Keep reading for my top foods to help keep you healthy.